A Mobile Virtual Environment game approach for improving student learning performance in integrated science classes in Hong Kong International Schools

Tianchong Wang; Dave Towey

doi:10.1109/TALE.2013.6654467

A Mobile Virtual Environment game approach for improving student learning performance in integrated science classes in Hong Kong International Schools

Tianchong Wang, Dave Towey

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Abstract

Previous research has highlighted the potential benefits of mobile devices and digital games for educational purposes. However, few studies have evaluated the use of mobile games in class, especially regarding science education in the Hong Kong context. This paper presents some details of a preliminary implementation of learning activities employing a popular Mobile Virtual Environment Game, Minecraft, in a Hong Kong international secondary school Integrated Science class. Indications are that the introduction of the mobile virtual environment game may indeed contribute to learning improvements and some other enhanced 'soft' outcomes. Possible implications of the findings and future research are considered.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Proceedings of 2013 IEEE International Conference on Teaching, Assessment and Learning for Engineering (TALE)
Editors	Mark J W Lee
Place of Publication	United States
Publisher	Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
Pages	386-388
Number of pages	3
ISBN (Electronic)	978-1-4673-6355-6
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1109/TALE.2013.6654467
Publication status	Published - 7 Nov 2013
Externally published	Yes
Event	2013 2nd IEEE International Conference on Teaching, Assessment and Learning for Engineering - Kuta, Indonesia Duration: 26 Aug 2013 → 29 Aug 2013

Publication series

Name	IEEE International Conference on Teaching, Assessment and Learning for Engineering (TALE)
Publisher	Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
Volume	2013

Conference

Conference	2013 2nd IEEE International Conference on Teaching, Assessment and Learning for Engineering
Abbreviated title	TALE 2013
Country/Territory	Indonesia
City	Kuta
Period	26/08/13 → 29/08/13

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 4 Quality Education

Keywords

Game-based Learning
Mobile Learning
Science Education
Virtual Environment

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Wang, T., & Towey, D. (2013). A Mobile Virtual Environment game approach for improving student learning performance in integrated science classes in Hong Kong International Schools. In M. J. W. L. (Ed.), Proceedings of 2013 IEEE International Conference on Teaching, Assessment and Learning for Engineering (TALE) (pp. 386-388). (IEEE International Conference on Teaching, Assessment and Learning for Engineering (TALE); Vol. 2013). Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. https://doi.org/10.1109/TALE.2013.6654467

Wang, Tianchong ; Towey, Dave. / A Mobile Virtual Environment game approach for improving student learning performance in integrated science classes in Hong Kong International Schools. Proceedings of 2013 IEEE International Conference on Teaching, Assessment and Learning for Engineering (TALE). editor / Mark J W Lee. United States : Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, 2013. pp. 386-388 (IEEE International Conference on Teaching, Assessment and Learning for Engineering (TALE)).

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Wang, T & Towey, D 2013, A Mobile Virtual Environment game approach for improving student learning performance in integrated science classes in Hong Kong International Schools. in MJWL (ed.), Proceedings of 2013 IEEE International Conference on Teaching, Assessment and Learning for Engineering (TALE). IEEE International Conference on Teaching, Assessment and Learning for Engineering (TALE), vol. 2013, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, United States, pp. 386-388, 2013 2nd IEEE International Conference on Teaching, Assessment and Learning for Engineering, Kuta, Indonesia, 26/08/13. https://doi.org/10.1109/TALE.2013.6654467

A Mobile Virtual Environment game approach for improving student learning performance in integrated science classes in Hong Kong International Schools. / Wang, Tianchong; Towey, Dave.
Proceedings of 2013 IEEE International Conference on Teaching, Assessment and Learning for Engineering (TALE). ed. / Mark J W Lee. United States: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, 2013. p. 386-388 (IEEE International Conference on Teaching, Assessment and Learning for Engineering (TALE); Vol. 2013).

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Wang T, Towey D. A Mobile Virtual Environment game approach for improving student learning performance in integrated science classes in Hong Kong International Schools. In MJWL, editor, Proceedings of 2013 IEEE International Conference on Teaching, Assessment and Learning for Engineering (TALE). United States: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. 2013. p. 386-388. (IEEE International Conference on Teaching, Assessment and Learning for Engineering (TALE)). doi: 10.1109/TALE.2013.6654467

A Mobile Virtual Environment game approach for improving student learning performance in integrated science classes in Hong Kong International Schools

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